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Grevillea baileyana

Also Known As

  • Bailey's Silky Oak
  • Findlay's Silky Oak
  • White Oak

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 30'-90'
  • W: 15'-45'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Grevillea baileyana plant details

Grevillea baileyana is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grevillea baileyana

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 45 FT - wide, 30 FT - 90 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cut leaves, distinctive bark, fragrant, hedge, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grevillea baileyana

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Gardening facts about Grevillea baileyana plant

How to Grow Grevillea baileyana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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